Monarch butterfly on sedum. (C) Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp
An exhibit of native butterflies begins July 23 at Garfield Park Conservatory & Sunken Garden, Indianapolis’ oldest city park. Among the events:
July 23-Aug. 7, Backyard Butterfly Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m, Sunday. A display of live native butterflies and how to attract these beneficial creatures to your backyeard. Admission: $3 per person or $8 for the family.
July 25, Metamorphosis Monday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn all about betterflies and their interesting life cycle and other characteristics. Make a craft and see live butterflies. Ages 3 and up. Admission: $5 per child, $3 adult. Reservation required, (317) 327-7580.
July 31, Butterfly Gardening, 2 to 3 p.m. Learn which plants work best and what features to consider when attracting these beautiful insects. Ages 18 and up. Admission: $3. Reservation required, (317) 327-7580.
The Friends of Garfield Park, Inc., has provided support for this exhibit.
For more information, (317) 327-7580.
